A Christmas cactus can provide some wonderfully bright blooms over the festive period, but there's a way to help them thrive ...
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How to care for a holiday cactus

Here are some common Christmas cactus problems to watch out for—and how to fix them. Watch for tips to keep plants healthy.
To achieve a spectacular bloom, it is crucial to provide the right conditions for your Christmas cactus. Here are essential care tips that will help you achieve vibrant flowers: Temperature Control: ...
A good time to pinch or prune your plant to shape it and encourage branching is in early spring, when new growth is starting. During the growing season, from April through September, fertilize your ...
A Christmas cactus is a beautiful plant to have during the holiday season, but winter cacti need more water than those that ...
Learn the five signs of an overwatered Christmas cactus, how to save it from root rot, and how to water correctly to prevent ...
Not many people realise that Christmas cacti can live for years, even decades, and taking a few second to care for them could ...
Watering: Water the soil only when it feels dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering as Christmas Cacti dislike soggy roots. Martha recommends using a succulent or cactus soil mix, specifically ...
From pruning to propagating to repotting, this video will show you how to care for your holiday cactus year-round.
Christmas cactus originates from the rainforests of South America and is not the typical cactus we know from desert-like ...
‘According to Feng Shui principles, a Christmas cactus is best placed in a bright, welcoming part of the home where energy ...
Many classic holiday plants originate in the tropics. Poinsettias ( Euphorbia pulcherrima ), for example, hail from Mexico ...